delicate subject
Example Sentences
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It’s a delicate subject, but Mr. Trump can learn from his predecessors in Iraq and Afghanistan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Welsh Conservatives said it was a "delicate subject" and "vital" to get right.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2023
Some theatergoers no doubt will resent that Norris chose to illuminate this delicate subject in a nuanced way that doesn’t jibe with their own undiluted revulsion.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 23, 2022
The delicate subject matter made it even more essential to find the right actress to play Diana.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2020
She takes a sip of her tea before adding, “And not to bring up a delicate subject, my dear, but I keep him far away from trains.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
